Captain
David Welch

Member since November 2018 Branson, United States
Background
Captain David Welch has been fishing these waters for over 30 years. He runs the family business, after fishing the ozarks As a local, he knows these waters intimately and will make sure you have the best possible time out there. He takes great pride in this, and will even help with any lodging questions you have. Capt. David looks forward to welcoming you on board for a great day of fishing.
Techniques
Spin cast and fly rod.

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Branson, United States
Background
Captain David Welch has been fishing these waters for over 30 years. He runs the family business, after fishing the ozarks As a local, he knows these waters intimately and will make sure you have the best possible time out there. He takes great pride in this, and will even help with any lodging questions you have. Capt. David looks forward to welcoming you on board for a great day of fishing.
Techniques
Spin cast and fly rod.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(415 reviews)
Angler's choice
Branson
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Trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 415 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1228)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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David N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Experienced and friendly

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 18, 2025
David was super friendly and knew where all the fish were. I had both kids, the wife and my 9yr old daughter out fished us...
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Micheal B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great times and good fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 28, 2025
Dave was great we asked for brown trout and he got us on them. We had a great time landed one big brown and lost an even bigger...
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Chris D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

OUTSTANDING Guide! Very Family Friendly!!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip - Noon on June 9, 2024
Captain “Dave” was outstanding! I took my wife and both daughters out for a few hours of Trout Fishing and had a great...
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Cindy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip!!

VERIFIED   Late trip on May 7, 2025
My husband and I will definitely be back again next year. . Captain Dave was awesome. It was my first trip fishing with Captain...
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Alicia L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Dave knows where the fish are!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (4pm on August 14, 2024
So many options to choose from and we are so hlad we went with Catain Dave and his knowledge! Shortly after we got in the water...
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